Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Tannersville, PA
Jessica Lewis 🦋 thepaintedsquare
Scranton, PA to Tannersville, PA is 38.5 miles and takes about 47 minutes via I-84 and I-380, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip connecting two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Given its short distance and efficient routing, it's ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for activities at your destination. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making for a quick and predictable journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Keystone Shortway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 84 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| President Biden Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| PA 715 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Route 611 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Learn Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Tannersville, PA.
Start on Cedar Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto President Biden Expressway
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 84; I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 715
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611; PA 715
Turn left onto Pigeon Way
Continue on Pigeon Way
Turn sharp left onto Learn Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Learn Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward PA 715: Tannersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto Learn Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$6.38 one way
$12.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Tannersville on Sunday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 74% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-84 and I-380. Expect a consistent pace for much of the 38.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.6 miles on I-380, offering a good opportunity to maintain speed. The character of the road remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over winding scenic byways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from City of Scranton, PA to Tannersville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Milford along the way.
Milford
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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